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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
7
A fragment reports an attempted arrest of a young Christian who attended a marriage and carried a toy pistol. The American vice-consul refused to accept the arrest and planned to visit his brother-in-law the consul-general, who was staying in the northern mountains near Beirut.
An official Beirut incident report accuses Christians of firing on Mussulmans. A battle followed with troops restoring order after casualties among soldiers and Christians. The British consul warned of potential marine landings if disturbances renew. Officials elsewhere cite the American squadron as a trigger.
Secretary Hay departs Washington for Sunapee New Hampshire. Assistant Secretary Adee to act Secretary of State. Secretary Moody to return to Washington.
Ernest S. Ricker of East Saugus was fleeced outside 8 Devonshire street when a man posing as J. L. Morton of the Florida Hotel Company took his money and fled. Ricker, who sought travel to Florida, waited for a return that never came, later reporting the theft at Station 2.
Portland September 8 The Gorham fair grounds exhibition hall at the Cumberland county fair burned this evening destroying the new hall built this season to replace one burned three years ago. Loss to building about 1500 insured 800. Exhibits loss about 10000 with Kendall Whitney and Oren Hooper among the heaviest losers. Fire started in a candy booth and spread rapidly.
Assistant Secretary Darling plans a trip to Massachusetts tomorrow and will then visit his home in Vermont for a short stay. He will travel from Massachusetts to Vermont after the initial engagements.
Twelve Turkish battalions have surrounded a large revolutionary group near Ostrovo about 30 miles from Monastir. Fighting continues as the revolutionaries hold a position near Lake Amatovo in the Constantinople vilayet while Turkish forces now attack.
A Sofia dispatch reports the revolutionary committee plans a circular note to the powers forewarning future events. The note Justifies insurgent actions and hints at possible large scale violence against Christians, arguing the powers bear responsibility for such measures.
London reports indicate growing hostility between Mussulmans and Christians in Beirut linked to the Macedonian revolt, with threats of uprising in Smyrna. Turkey seeks U S naval withdrawal but may concede to American pressure to avoid Christian discouragement. Reports note Macedonian success, while a death rumor remains unconfirmed.
Senor Caro, newly elected Senate president, said rupture with Venezuela is imminent. Strained ties follow Venezuela's aid to Uribe-Uribe rebels. Santander province trade routes via Caracas face new obstacles harming merchants and increasing tensions.
George W Badger, a printer who helped produce the Globe’s first issue on March 4, 1872, died yesterday at the Hotel Brookline in St. Paul street. Born February 18, 1823, he spent 66 years in printing, over 50 at night work for Boston papers. Funeral at 11 Friday from the Church of the Ascension.
John J. O'Leary of the Armstrong Transfer Company dropped a heavy trunk on his right side while lifting it in front of No. 6 Park street. An ambulance carried him to Relief Hospital for treatment.
A resolution condemning the Boston Central Labor Union for withdrawing members from the trade unions parade was tabled to after the Building Trades Council meeting. Wesley Goodwin and E. E. Searles were elected as delegates to the convention in Wheeling West Virginia next Monday. James J. Donnelly won support for the State House seat and Bartholomay Bottling Works will hire only union men. Additional officers elected include R H O’Neil as president of Boot and Shoe Repairers Union 38 with a slate of officers named.
The piece traces Great Britain's refusal to assent to a Russia and Austria plan to coerce Bulgaria to possible war, linking it to Boris Sarafoff. It notes the Porte seeks to suppress news by expelling correspondents and reports American warships at Beirut may trigger further actions despite US aims to protect citizens.
Dispatches from London report alarming Macedonia developments after reports of Turkish forced measures in Monastir vilayet. Insurgents threaten large scale reprisals amid worsening conditions and unrest.
The Rev. Dr. George W. Phillips united Miss Ethel Scovel Clement daughter of Percival W. Clement and William Henry Fields a New York magazine manager in a 2 30 pm ceremony at the bride's Rutland residence.
Michael Hayes a 37 year old lodger at 18 Chambers street attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor soon after 1 30 this morning. He was removed to the Relief station by Joy street police and is expected to recover. He also gashed his cheek and wrist. Despondency is blamed for the act.
T C Robinett K C argues Mr Stern violated no contract with Machen over mail carrier straps and asserts extradition not applicable. He claims Stern is a witness not a conspirator and that politics complicates any cross border handover.
Henry C. Delano of Marshfield Massachusetts dies of paresis in Madison while visiting his granddaughter Mrs. M. W. Keeley He had worked 30 years for Daniel Webster and was the last to see the statesman alive closing the coffin lid.
New England fans anticipate a welterweight clash as Jack Munroe agrees to wrestle Harvey Parker in Worcester next Monday night. A $500 side bet was arranged at the insistence of Munroe backer Issy Potter.
Malden native William P. Webster, aged 88, marked his Maplewood birthday at home on 662 Salem Street. Friends called to extend congratulations in a quiet gathering reflecting the long residence and community ties.
The Daily Telegraph reports from St Petersburg that Russia plans to send the Black Sea squadron to Turkish waters to press pacification proposals on the Porte. The squadron will stay longer than before to overcome the Sultan's objections to her recommendations.
Turkish foreign office reports that in Beirut on Sunday Christians attacked four Mussulmans. During the melee two people died, one a soldier, and four were injured, three of them soldiers. Chekib Bey relayed the dispatch contents to Secretary Hay.
A Boston Post report details efforts to promote streetcar fenders after Mary Nickerson’s death. Officials claim no proven superior design exists. current scooplike guards are deemed best for preventing falls and injuries on Tremont Street cars.
President Roosevelt plans a Sept. 28 return to Washington from Oyster Bay after concluding a trip that includes a Sept. 16 inspection of Ellis Island immigrant station and a Sept. 17 dedication of the New Jersey monument at Antietam. He departed Syracuse earlier today.
At a small School Board meeting the Dorchester Columbia School master candidates were Albion Elwell and Joseph W. Bacheldor. Dr Harkins fought for Bacheldor but lost. The board also debated paying a former janitor and his assistant, and approved opening evening schools on the second Monday in October for 66 nights. Norcross was confirmed master of the Hancock Evening School.
Fred E. Ford of 1539 West Imerson street reported missing a two-horse express wagon in Melrose. He left the red wagon with Freeman’s name on Atlantic avenue near the Bangor boat wharf at 4 PM and returned to find it gone along with two young men, Dwight Parker and Philip Cagsell, who had been aboard.
The executive committee met yesterday at Pemberton square for over three hours to prepare detailed plans for a municipal campaign. Secretary Billings did not disclose the meeting details.
Boston schools begin today with a vaccination requirement under review by a physician. Officials say immunization rules will govern student entry and attendance as the new term commences.
Cambridge Somerville Lynn and other communities reopened public schools with rising enrollments and crowded conditions. Several districts report overcrowding in high and grammar levels, with new rooms and temporary private-hall accommodations being used to handle the surge.
Quincy authorities vote to require future magazines be built of stone or wood covered with sheet iron and located at least 1000 feet from any building. No steps ordered to remove existing magazines.
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